Lava Agni 3 vs Redmi 17C
The Lava Agni 3 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300X, while the Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Agni 3 leads — 54/100 vs 32/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17C has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Lava Agni 3 is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 358,608); the Lava Agni 3 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 17C doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Agni 3
Redmi 17C
What makes Lava Agni 3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi 17C better?
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 206g vs 212g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Agni 3 vs the Redmi 17C, the Lava Agni 3 scores 22 points higher (54/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Agni 3 leads (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Agni 3 leads (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Agni 3 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Agni 3 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Agni 3 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Agni 3 is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17C is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Agni 3 | Redmi 17C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300X | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2652 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.5×8.8 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $100 |
Camera comparison
Lava Agni 3
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Agni 3
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Agni 3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Agni 3 and Redmi 17C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Agni 3 leads Redmi 17C by 145.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Lava Agni 3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Agni 3 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (55/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Agni 3 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (82/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Agni 3 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (39/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Agni 3 is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17C is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Agni 3 or the Redmi 17C?
The Lava Agni 3 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C by 22 points (54/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Agni 3 and the Redmi 17C?
The Lava Agni 3 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Redmi 17C — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Agni 3 or the Redmi 17C?
The Lava Agni 3 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Agni 3 or the Redmi 17C?
The Lava Agni 3 leads on performance (55/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Lava Agni 3 over the Redmi 17C?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Lava Agni 3 (39/100 vs 10/100).